What Is Viewpoint Manager?
Viewpoint Manager is a browser plug-in. Internet Explorer and Firefox are two of the most popular web browsers that use this application to manage other browser applications.
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Definition
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Viewpoint Manager is a software application that allows you to manage a variety of Viewpoint applications, including Viewpoint Toolbar and Viewpoint Media Player. These web browser applications perform a variety of tasks, including allowing you to perform web searches and play media content such as videos and music.
Function
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Viewpoint Manager allows you to install updates to Viewpoint products. Once configured, the application connects to the Viewpoint server and searches for available software updates every 24 hours. If updates are found, Viewpoint Manager installs them automatically without interfering with your web-browsing experience.
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Installation
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You can install Viewpoint Manager directly from the Viewpoint website (see Resources). When you download or install applications such as the Viewpoint Media Player or Viewpoint Toolbar, the Viewpoint Manager is automatically installed along with the applications. To download and install a Viewpoint application, select the application you want and follow the guided prompts to complete the installation.
Uninstallation
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Because Viewpoint Manager is a Windows application, you can access the "Control Panel" from the "Start" menu to safely uninstall the program.
Misconceptions
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Unlike spyware and other malicious programs, Viewpoint Manager does not secretly install on your computer without your consent. When you install programs such as Viewpoint Media Player, the application is included with the download. Viewpoint Manager is also not known to monitor web activity or steal personal information.
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